VIKING INTERNATIONAL

June 22, 2021

Anett Kontaveit

Devonshire Park

Press Conference

A. KONTAVEIT/S. Kuznetsova

6-4, 3-6, 6-3

THE MODERATOR: Questions, please.

Q. Just talk us through the match today and what made the difference in the end for you.

ANETT KONTAVEIT: It was a very, very close match. Yeah, I think I played a good few games towards the end of the third set, and I think, you know, that's what made the difference.

I managed to get the break, and then I felt a little bit more comfortable. I mean, it was the first match on grass, and it's never easy, you know, after just practicing for a few days here. It's been raining.

Yeah, I'm really happy I managed to get to the second round.

Q. Your next opponent could actually be the Canadian Bianca Andreescu. Can I get your thoughts on that matchup?

ANETT KONTAVEIT: Yeah, it's going to be very tough. I mean, I think we're still getting used to grass and definitely getting ready for Wimbledon, but I'm really looking forward to a competitive match.

You know, I'm going to go out there and try and play well. You know, that's definitely what it takes to be able to compete with her.